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Tortoiseshell is a color, not a specific breed of cats. For this reason, tortoiseshell cats have the same average lifespan as any other cat. Color does not affect the lifespan of a cat, so a tortoiseshell cat can expect to live 13 to 17 years or longer. Paying close attention to health, including regular vaccinations and checkups with a veterinarian, can help ensure a long lifespan for a tortoiseshell cat.

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Domestic cats typically live in homes or urban areas while feral cats live in forests, grasslands, tundras and wetlands, and big cats live in rainforests, deserts and in temperate climate zones. Where cats live depends primarily on the species. Domestic cats live in virtually every part of the world and primarily live indoors, which means that they can survive wherever humans live.

Cats on average live into their teens, with a life expectancy between 13 and 18 being typical for most breeds, barring other variables. Among these variables are whether the cat is kept indoors, and whether it is neutered. Certain breeds are more prone to genetic illness.